A deep breath in
hog heaven? Here is the pleasure of casual dining
in an environment with a warm atmosphere highlighted
by friendly staff and efficient service. Seating of
wooden benches and tables canopied with corrugated
metal roofs and a décor of collectible items,
memorabilia and posters of events from years gone
by lend an added touch in promoting a fun and party
feel. Add a menu that features Prime Rib – top
quality beef that is slow-cooked for 18 hours and
finished with high temperature searing on the chargrill
to seal in the flavours – as its mainstay and
there is the formula for a unique approach to eating
out.
The first of its kind in Thailand, the newly opened
Hog’s Breath Café at Jungceylon has its
origins on Airlie Beach in North Queensland in Australia
and has since grown into a theme restaurant concept
in other locations from its beach house beginnings
in 1989. Founder Don Algie who came to the area on
his sailing yacht Storm, is also known for organising
the successful Hog’s Breath Race Week, an event
that was originally intended to promote his restaurant.
Hearty foods of Western flavours using fresh ingredients
lend to the restaurant’s philosphy of providing
quality food with portions large enough to please
all. The Finger Food Combo was almost a meal in itself
providing a sampler plate of potato skins, buffalo
wings, crumbled chicken, calamari served with a duo
of dipping sauces – a lime sweet chilli sauce
of Hog’s Breath Honey Mustard. A superb variety
of delights!
The Blackened Prime Rib lay testimony to the restaurant’s
slogan, ‘The Best a Steak Can Get’. Seasoned
with blackened seasoning, a light Cajun flavour, the
perfectly cooked medium rare steak was accompanied
by mushroom gravy, a baked potato and salad. The Boss
Hog Burger of double beef, double cheese, tomato,
onion, beetroot and BBQ sauce served with curly fries
was also a superb choice.
The Mississippi Mud Cake served warm with a chocolate
sauce and cream and vanilla ice cream was a delight
to be savoured. A decadent touch to the meal!
If you are looking for unbeatable steaks and a
superb array of Western fare within a casual and fun
setting, Hog’s Breath is a place to satisfy
and go the whole hog.
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